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Abkhazian opposition figures express support for Georgia’s foreign agent law protesters

Abkhazian opposition figures have warned that Georgia’s foreign agent law signals a pro-Russian policy shift that could lead to Russia abandoning Abkhazia.

Abkhazian opposition figures express support for Georgia’s foreign agent law protesters

Abkhazian opposition figures have warned that Georgia’s foreign agent law signals a pro-Russian policy shift that could lead to Russia abandoning Abkhazia.

Abkhazian Foreign Minister fired and ‘summoned for questioning’

Ardzinba had been serving as Abkhazia’s foreign minister since November 2021.

Abkhazian Foreign Minister fired and ‘summoned for questioning’

Ardzinba had been serving as Abkhazia’s foreign minister since November 2021.

Abkhaz Parliament rejects draft amendments outlawing ‘slander and insults’

Abkhazia’s Parliament has rejected amendments to the criminal code that would target social media users who insult or slander officials.

Abkhaz Parliament rejects draft amendments outlawing ‘slander and insults’

Abkhazia’s Parliament has rejected amendments to the criminal code that would target social media users who insult or slander officials.

Abkhazia freezes assets of non-profit organisation citing tax evasion

The Centre for Humanitarian Programmes’ was accused of tax evasion.

Abkhazia freezes assets of non-profit organisation citing tax evasion

The Centre for Humanitarian Programmes’ was accused of tax evasion.

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have been calling for citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections, but sentiment amongst Abkhazian people is conflicted.

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

By OC Media

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have been calling for citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections, but sentiment amongst Abkhazian people is conflicted.

Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’

The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia. 

Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’

The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia. 

Russia warns tourists about travel to Abkhazia

It followed the release of a man convicted of raping a Russian tourist in 2019.

Russia warns tourists about travel to Abkhazia

It followed the release of a man convicted of raping a Russian tourist in 2019.

Draft agreement with Russia’s National Guard rejected in Abkhazia

Abkhazia has denied its intent to sign a cooperation agreement with Moscow after public pushback against a leaked draft.

Draft agreement with Russia’s National Guard rejected in Abkhazia

Abkhazia has denied its intent to sign a cooperation agreement with Moscow after public pushback against a leaked draft.

Abkhazia proposes ‘foreign agent’ law

Activists have warned the law could be used to suppress criticism of the government.

Abkhazia proposes ‘foreign agent’ law

Activists have warned the law could be used to suppress criticism of the government.